Bockfest
WHEN:
February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHERE:
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, to celebrate the 29th annual Bockfest!
This annual event celebrates the beer release of Capital Brewery and Bier Garten’s platinum award-winning Blonde Doppelbock and Maibock, live music, fish toss, 1K Running of the Blondes, and food for sale from local vendors. Click here for all the details on Bockfest and its traditions.
Must be over 21 to participate. Ticket purchase grants admission for one person and can be purchased here. Must bring a valid ID for ticket purchase and day of entry.
Contact capbrew@capitalbrewery.com with questions, or scroll down for more information on tickets, hotel specials and parking.
Schedule:
- 10 a.m. – VIP Entry
- 11 a.m. – General Admission
- 11:45 a.m. – Blessing of the Bock and Bead Toss
- Noon – Live Music by Sixteen Candles Band
- 12:30 p.m. – Running of the Blondes
- 2 p.m. – Fish Toss
- 4 p.m. – Last Call
- 4:15 p.m. – Taps Close
- 4:30 p.m. – Event Ends
Event Photos
Event Details
Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase here on Dec. 1, 2025.
General Admission
- Early bird pricing, Dec. 1 – 31: $15
- Jan. 1 – Feb. 28: $30
- Day of: $35
VIP Admission (early entry + 1 free annual or season beer)
- Dec. 1 – Feb 28: $30
Parking
Please drink responsibly and have a designated driver. There are multiple free parking options near Capital Brewery, see below for parking:
Free public Parking:
- VA Municipal Lot at 7905 Terrace Avenue (open all weekend, overnight parking acceptable)
- City parking lot at 7701 Terrace Avenue
- City parking lot at 2428 Terrace Avenue (24-hour limit, overnight acceptable)
- NO PARKING on even-numbered side of Terrace Avenue the day of the event.
Hotel Block
Coming in from out of town? Bockfest partners with several Middleton hotels to offer exclusive discounted room rates.
Bockfest has partnered with several Middleton hotels. Stay at one of these nearby hotels for TWO FREE BOCKFEST TICKETS per room:
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- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Madison West – Middleton- $119/night (book before 2/14/26) BOOK
- Staybridge Suites Middleton – $150/night (book before 2/14/26) BOOK
- TownePlace Suites Madison West/Middleton- $129/night (book before 2/9/26) BOOK
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton– $119 – $129/night (book before 2/14/26) BOOK
- Courtyard Madison West/Middleton– $175/night (book before 2/14/26) BOOK
- Middleton has nine hotel properties to choose from; book your stay here.
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